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Aria Wells, better known to her fans as Greentea Peng, returned this weekend with a new mixtape consisting of 10 songs created in collaboration with Nat Powers, Jon Mills, MJ Cole and Swindle, and St Francis Hotel.

“GREENZONE 108 is a free-flowing, open field of expression,” the 27-year-old shared in a press release. “A collection of works accumulated over a transitional period of my life. An elevation of sorts from MAN MADE, in the sense that so much has changed and formed in the two years since that conception.”

“GREENZONE 108 is freer, less formed, and more of an open dialogue/space exploring all different types of topics from spirituality and originality to mental health and politricks, hence why this is a mixtape and not an album.”

In the years since making her debut, Peng has been compared to the likes of Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse, though she herself has no such hopes of gaining as much public notoriety as they have.

“I have no interest in being a pop star or a household name,” she declared in an interview with The Guardian last year. “As soon as it starts to feel like it’s about anything other than the music, that’s when I’ll take a step back.”

Stream GREENZONE 108 on Spotify, Apple Music, or Soundcloud below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music updates.

GREENZONE 108 Tracklist:

1. Feint

2. Lose My Mind

3. Look To Him

4. Stuck In The Middle

5. Your Mind

6. Our Father

7. Three Eyes Open

8. My Love

9. Bun Tough

10. Top Steppa

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North Carolina artist TiaCorine continues to map out her takeover with her latest release. The rising star is known for fusing genres in this ever-evolving musical landscape, and I Can’t Wait shows her evolution since releasing her 34Corine EP. TiaCorine emerged back in 2018 with “Lotto,” and since that time, she has built a devoted fanbase that is excited to hear her I Can’t Wait offering.

“I’m so happy to finally be releasing my new album,” she told HNHH. “I put a lot of time into making sure the music was undeniable, so that when people hear it, they can see the boundaries I’m pushing and they just have to f*ck with it.”

“I know I can really rap, so of course I want to showcase my abilities as a lyricist,” she continued. “But I’m also a multifaceted person with a wide variety of interests and abilities, so I want people to see that I’m doing much more than just rapping. I like bringing all the sonic and visual aesthetics that I enjoy into one experience, because that’s what makes me ‘me’ and sets me apart from everyone else.”

Features include Kenny Beats, UnoTheActivist, and Tony Shhnow. Stream TiaCorine’s I Can’t Wait and share your thoughts.

Tracklist

1. Beamie ft. UnoTheActivist
2. Chaka Khan ft. Kenny Beats
3. Freaky T
4. Dipset
5. Rocket
6. Boogie ft. Tony Shhnow
7. Kite
8. Birds
9. Rockstar
10. Pink
11. Paris Hilton
12. Find Yours
13. You Matter
14. Gas Station
15. You’re Fired

Though it’s been three years since Sampa The Great released The Return, she hasn’t left fans empty handed. Over the past few years, she’s dished out several solid guest appearances to hold fans over until kicking off the campaign for her second studio album earlier this year.

Today, she shared As Above, So Below in its entirety. The dense 11-song effort boasts appearances from Denzel Curry, Joey Bada$$, Powers Pleasant, Chef 187, Kojey Radical, Angelique Kidjo, and more. On the production side, Mag44 holds down a significant portion of the record with Sampa also serving as a co-producer on several tracks. 

In an interview wth Spin, she explained how this project came from a place of comfort in her career and artistry. “[The album is] more of the focus on why I’m making music and why I love expressing myself through music, versus defending [why I’m] making music and defending who I am,” she explained.

Check the project below.

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Arriving in two acts is John Legend’s eighth studio album, LEGEND. The award-winning singer delivered the R&B, Soul record at the top of New Music Friday (September 9), and it has been a labor of love that was inspired by not only the artists who came before him but his ancestral lineage. In a press release, Legend explained how he has “never [felt] divorced from” his ancestors, and that includes his “musical heritage.”

“I don’t feel like I need to leave it behind to be adventurous, or creative, or to try something new,” said Legend. “When I’m creating something new, I’m still hearing the voices and influences of Stevie, Marvin, Curtis, Aretha, Nina, Donny, and Prince. Black musicians have always been at the forefront of innovation in music.”

“But where I think Hip Hop is always about what’s new, with Soul music, we are a bit more nostalgic,” he continued. “And hopefully, what we’ve been able to do with LEGEND is that synthesis of looking forward, but also connecting with where we come from.”

Features on the record include Rick Ross, J.I.D, Free Nationals, Ty Dolla $ign, Jhené Aiko, Jazmine Sullivan, Saweetie, Jada Kingdom, Muni Long, Rapsody, and Ledisi. Stream John Legend’s latest album LEGEND and share your thoughts.

Tracklist

ACT I

1. Rounds ft. Rick Ross
2. Waterslide
3. Dope ft. JID
4. Strawberry Blush ft. Free Nationals
5. Guy Like Me
6. All She Wanna Do
7. Splash ft Jhene Aiko, Ty Dolla $ign
8. You
9. Fate ft. Amber Mark
10. Love ft. Jazmine Sullivan
11. One Last Dance
12. All She Wanna Do ft. Saweetie

ACT 2

1. Memories
2. Nervous
3. Wonder Woman
4. Honey ft. Muni Long
5. I Want You to Know
6. Speak in Tongues ft. Jada Kingdom
7. The Other Ones ft. Rapsody
8. Stardust
9. Pieces
10. Good ft. Ledisi
11. I Don’t Love U Like I Used To
12. Home

Griselda’s dominated the rap game in the past two years but in the midst of their ascension, tragedy struck when news of DJ Shay’s death emerged. Today, Benny The Butcher and The Black Soprano Family keep his name alive with the release of their new project, Long Live DJ Shay. With members of Griselda, like Westside Gunn, Stove God Cooks and Conway, across the tracklist, Benny The Butcher largely steps back to allow his team to shine on the 14-song project, which was entirely mixed by Young Guru.

“Long Live DJ Shay!  We put so much into this knowing he is watching down on us, and I know this is gonna wake everyone up,” Benny The Butcher said in a statement. “B$F is the biggest.  I promise you we them ones.  The album is top-notch; from production to the rhymes and it’s entirely mixed by the legendary Young Guru, so I know it’s gone pop out ya speakers the right way.”

Check the project out below.

Much has been said about the state of R&B in recent years and Sean “Diddy” Combs added fuel to the flames of the debates. We recently lived through the “Is R&B dead?” social media debacle which showed that there are plenty of artists making sure the genre is alive and thriving. Dreamville songbird Ari Lennox is one of several artists who have been dominating the R&B space, and on Friday (September 9), she shared her anticipated album, age/sex/location.

Lennox previously stated that there was more Soul in this record, and she wasn’t kidding. Her tracks “Pressure,” “Hoodie,” and the Summer Walker-assisted “Queen Space” have already made waves, and her newly-released track “Leak It” featuring Chlöe is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Another feature on the record includes a stellar look from Lucky Daye, making this one an R&B dream for fans.

Stream Ari Lennox’s age/sex/location and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. POF
2. Hoodie
3. Waste My Time
4. Pressure
5. A/S/L – Interlude
6. Mean Mug
7. Boy Bye ft. Lucky Daye
8. Stop By
9. Outside
10. Leak It ft. Chlöe
11. Blocking You
12. Queen Space with Summer Walker

Nav has a tendency of going back into his secretive lair after releasing a new project. In the last two years, Nav’s kept his name in the cycle through a variety of collaborations alongside artists like Rowdy Rebel while teasing his next album. Today, the rapper finally unveiled the long-awaited solo release, Demons Protected By Angels, his nineteen-track opus boasting appearances from the hottest names in rap. Travis Scott and Lil Baby appeared on the first single of the project, “Never Sleep,” while Future, Don Toliver, Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, and more appear across the remainder of the tracklist. Nav also takes on a considerable amount of production on the album this time around with additional contributions coming from Wheezy, Tay Keith, Mike Dean, and more.

Check out Nav’s new project below. 

YEAT has been one of the most unique artists to come up over the past year or so. He has been making music for a few years now, although most people first got wind of him thanks to his 2021 track “Sorry Bout That” which was a massive hit. It introduced fans to YEAT’s wild voice that is able to deliver some head-scratching flows, in a good way.

He has dropped a plethora of projects since that time, and today, YEAT has blessed his fans with a 12-track project called LYFË. This new project contains only one feature, and that comes on the first track “Flawless” thanks to Lil Uzi Vert. This project contains high-energy tracks that are tailored toward the festival circuit. These tracks are in your face and if you already love YEAT’s style, you’re going to be impressed.

Let us know what you think about the project, down below.

Tracklist:

1. Flawless ft. Lil Uzi Vert
2. Up Off X
3. Out The Way
4. Wat It Feel Like
5. Got It All
6. Can’t Stop It
7. Krank
8. Talk
9. Come On
10. System
11. Holy One
12. Killin Em

Lil B remains one of the most prolific rappers of our time, though it seems like he’s a bit quieter these days. It’s been roughly five years since he dropped his last studio album, Black Ken, and fans have still had an influx of new music to look forward to. This year alone, he’s unleashed Frozen and The Frozen Tape but he’s come through with his third offering of the year alongside Keyboard Kid. The two linked up for Thraxxx Kiss, which dropped over the weekend. The project includes 13 songs in total — largely produced by Keyboard Kid, Lil B, and Nikia — without any features on the tracklist. 

Check out the latest release from Lil B below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

NBA YoungBoy surprised fans on Tuesday by sharing a new mixtape titled, Realer 2. The 15-track effort includes just one feature, an appearance from Jaz on the track, “Poppin Shit.”

The project is a sequel to YoungBoy’s 2018 mixtape, Realer, which many fans believe to be among his best work.

The prospect of YoungBoy releasing Realer 2 has been on the horizon for quite some time, with the rapper hinting at the project back in February. After sharing the song, “Opposite,” he wrote in the description for the video on YouTube, “Ha ha …… should I drop realer 2 tomorrow???”

The next day came and went with no word on Realer 2. It wasn’t until yesterday when DJ Akademiks reported that the mixtape was ready for release at midnight that fans would be able to fully dive in.

The project arrives just one month after the release of YoungBoy’s fourth studio album, The Last Slimeto, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, narrowly losing out to Bad Bunny.

Check out YoungBoy’s Realer 2 below. 

Tracklist:

1. Put It On Me
2. Boot Up
3. Dangerous Love
4. Bloody Night
5. I Don’t Like It
6. Tell Me
7. Shotta Soul
8. Fresh Prince Of Utah
9. Never Lie
10. DentHead
11. Poppin Shit (feat. Jaz)
12. I’m The One
13. Survive
14. You Knew
15. Purge Me

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